MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHROCARE CORPORATION EVAC 70 XTRA HP COBLATOR II; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	EIC5874-01
Medical Device Problem Code	Activation Failure (3270)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding (1888)
Date of Event	04/21/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference (b)(4).H11 h3, h6: this complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a product problem associated with a smith+nephew device.The reported problem relates to known risks with the device itself or with its use that are appropriately documented in our risk files.Smith+nephew will continue to monitor trends in accordance with our post-market surveillance process and take necessary action as required if anticipated severity and/or occurrence rates are exceeded.Smith+nephew has no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on our review of all currently available information, we are unable to identify a definitive root cause.However, as the use of our product cannot be excluded as a potential cause or contributory factor to the reported issue, we are submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional investigative findings or information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a procedure, the evac 70 xtra hp coblator ii wand suddenly stopped cutting.It was impossible to stop the bleeding either.After repeated attempts without success, the surgery was completed using a bipolar electrocoagulation to stop the bleeding.The procedure was completed with a surgical delay; the duration of the delay is unknown.No further complications were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: h2: additional information on: b5.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, the evac 70 xtra hp coblator ii wand suddenly stopped cutting.The bleeding started after 5 minutes from the beginning use.It was impossible to stop the bleeding.After repeated attempts without success, the surgery was completed using a bipolar electrocoagulation to stop the bleeding.The procedure was completed with a surgical delay greater than 30 minutes.The patient status is fine, and no further complications were reported.

• Brand Name: EVAC 70 XTRA HP COBLATOR II
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHROCARE CORPORATION; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARTHROCARE CORPORATION; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin TX 78735
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis, TN 38116 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 25354535
• Report Number: 3006524618-2026-00276
• Device Sequence Number: 13253473
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00817470004595
• UDI-Public: 817470004595
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K202006
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/10/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: EIC5874-01
• Device Lot Number: 2168230
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/11/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/04/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/01/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/10/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/16/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention; Other
• Patient Age: 6 YR
• Patient Sex: Female